| Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Rajatarangini | 12th-century manuscript by Kalhana, inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. |
| Author | Kalhana, a Kashmiri historian and Sanskrit scholar. |
| Composition Period | Written between 1148 and 1149 CE. |
| Language | Sanskrit. |
| Nature | Historical chronicle documenting rulers, dynasties, and socio-cultural life of Kashmir. |
| Structure | Comprises eight books (Tarangas) with approximately 7,826 verses. |
| Historical Coverage | Traces Kashmir's history from legendary beginnings to the reign of King Jayasimha. |
| Script | Sharada. |
Kalhana's Rajatarangini Added to UNESCO Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Register
09 November, 2026
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